AP Lang August 12 Flashcards

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Apathy

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lack of emtion

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2
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Ambiguous

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having more than one meaning

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3
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fervent

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passionate

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4
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vagrant

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a wandering homeless person

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5
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undermine

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to weaken to ware the foundation of

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6
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oblivious

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unaware: unconscious

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7
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indifferent

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not caring one way or another: lacking a preference

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8
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obscure

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unclear; clouded: partially hidden

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9
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objective

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without bias (as opposed to subjective

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10
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revere

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to worship

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11
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discriminate

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to differentiate: to make a clear distinction; to see the difference

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12
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embellish

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to add details: too exaggerate

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13
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denounce

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to speak against; to condemn

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14
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innovate

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to be creative; to introduce something new

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15
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stagnant

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not moving

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16
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candid

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honest; frank

17
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impartial

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unbiased: Neutral

18
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discern

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to distinguish

19
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ostentatious

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showing off

20
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contentious

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quarrelsome